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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 102°F in Salina
July 22, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 88°F to 102°F, lows from 66°F to 83°F, rain chances focused on Thursday and Friday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Sunday, with a high near 102°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 66°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Thursday and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.03 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 44 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/22 | Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 90° / 66° | 16% | 28 mph |
| Thursday 7/23 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 88° / 70° | 61% | 29 mph |
| Friday 7/24 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny | 93° / 72° | 73% / 0.02" | 28 mph |
| Saturday 7/25 | Sunny | 97° / 77° | 0% | 30 mph |
| Sunday 7/26 | Sunny | 102° / 80° | 1% | 44 mph |
| Monday 7/27 | Mostly Sunny | 102° / 77° | 7% | 44 mph |
| Tuesday 7/28 | Mostly Sunny | 98° / 83° | 12% | 32 mph |
Today's Details — Wednesday, July 22
- Conditions: Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
- High / Low: 90°F / 66°F
- Wind: ENE 13 mph, gusts to 28 mph
- Precipitation: 16% chance
- UV Index: 8.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:23 / 20:50
- Daylight: 14.5 hours (13.1 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 48%
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 74°F, 70% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 87°F, 34% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 83°F, winds 13 mph, 40% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 44 (peak 49) — Good
- PM2.5: 12.8 µg/m³
Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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